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Last year, London-based auction house Sotheby’s sold the world's most expensive whisky for £2.1 million ($2.7 million) - The Macallan 1926. In a similar vein, we've taken a look at 5 insanely expensive whiskies sold for over a million dollars.
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Craft Irish Whiskey Co.’s The Emerald Isle Collection ($2 Million)Craft Irish Whiskey Co. set a record with The Emerald Isle Collection, selling for $2 million in 2022, on St. Patrick’s Day. This seven-piece set was inspired by Ireland’s wonders, its value largely stemming from an 18k gold and emerald Fabergé Celtic Egg and 22k gold Fabergé timepiece, enclosed in rose gold with sapphire crystals.
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Macallan 1926 60-Year-Old Fine and Rare ($1.9 Million)Macallan's sought-after 1926 60-year-old Fine and Rare whisky fetched an astonishing £1,452,000 ($1.9 million), surpassing the auction house's anticipated price of £350,000. Considered the "holy grail" of whiskies, it offers over forty-five 15ml pours and represents an unparalleled tasting experience.
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The Macallan 1926 60-Year-Old Michael Dillon ($1.53 Million)The Macallan 1926 60-Year-Old Michael Dillon bottle, forgotten by its distillery, was sold in 2019 for a record price. Hand-painted by artist Michael Dillon, it features Easter Elchies House on the label with exquisite detail.
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Hanyu Ichiro’s Full Card Series ($1.52 Million)Hanyu Ichiro’s Full Card Series, a set of 54 bottles representing a deck of cards, sold for $1.52 million, reflecting the soaring popularity of Japanese whisky. Distilled by Isouji Akuto from Hanyu Distillery, this collection remained preserved by Akuto’s grandson after the distillery's closure.
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The Macallan The Intrepid ($1.38 Million)The Macallan's The Intrepid, a colossal bottle standing at 5’11, holds 311 litres of whisky aged for 32 years in American oak hogshead casks. Its label showcases portraits of 11 famous explorers, making for a visually impactful investment.